Aladdin
Aladdin

Aladdin

1992Movie91 minEnglish

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic86/100
Google Users93%
Director: Ron Clements, John MuskerGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A kindhearted street urchin and a powerful Genie vie for a princess amid a plot by an evil sorcerer. The young Aladdin finds a magic lamp containing a wish-granting Genie, which he uses to try and win the heart of Princess Jasmine and stop the nefarious Jafar.

Critical Reception

Aladdin was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its vibrant animation, humor, memorable songs, and the groundbreaking voice performance by Robin Williams. It became one of the highest-grossing films of 1992 and is considered a major achievement of the Disney Renaissance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and energetic musical numbers.
  • Robin Williams' improvisational Genie performance is a standout highlight.
  • The film successfully blends humor, adventure, and romance for a family-friendly experience.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Aladdin, particularly praising Robin Williams' hilarious and energetic portrayal of the Genie. The catchy songs, engaging storyline, and beautiful animation were also frequently cited as reasons for its widespread appeal.

Awards & Accolades

Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Song, Best Original Score) and nominated for 3 others. Nominated for 3 Golden Globes and won 1 for Best Original Song.

Fun Fact

Robin Williams' Genie performance was so improvised and extensive that Disney had to create a special editing process to fit it into the film, and the studio famously promised him they wouldn't put the Genie on merchandise to avoid over-commercializing his character, a promise they later broke, leading to a lawsuit.

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badelf

badelf

Aladdin (1992), revisiting Robin Williams catalogue My lovely wife and I watched Aladdin on Valentine's Day, and it felt like the perfect evening. So much better than an overpriced meal in an over-hyped restaurant, especially since we're...
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tmdb51616167

Prepare for a captivating and enchanting magic carpet ride unlike any other with Aladdin. This animated feature excels in every aspect, delivering an experience that will leave you spellbound from start to finish. Aladdin, a street rat y...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

It's a classic. Grew up watching Aladdin all the time. Great movie still.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Certainly one of the better animations from the reinvigorated 1990's Disney Studio. It still has the schmaltzy, over sentimental treatment that seems to torment me every time I watch a Disney film, but the characterisations of the "Genie" (...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) Aladdin is one of Disney‘s most adored classics, being the indisputable favorite of many, many fans. The Lion King will always have that spot in my heart, but I also ...